Unbelievable spell by Binny: Raina

Stuart Binny's stunning match haul (4.4-2-4-6) helped India overcome Bangladesh by 47 runs under D/L method to gain an unassailable 2-0 series lead in the 3-match ODI series against Bangladesh. On a track that was helpful for the seamers, both set of bowlers enjoyed the conditions to the hilt. In match that saw 20 wickets fall for just 163 runs, Bangladesh were left stunned after failing to chase a mediocre 106 for victory.

Mohit Sharma started the rot, taking the first two wickets to fall, courtesy a reckless hoick from Tamim Iqbal and an unnecessary poke from the other opener, Anamul Haque. But with Umesh Yadav turning out to be expensive, a Bangladesh victory looked all but certain.

Binny though had other ideas. Coming in to bowl in the 11th over, and with Bangladesh comfortably perched at 39/2, the right-am medium pacer tore the batting line-up to shreds, mostly with the aid of lateral swing and the batsmen's own short-comings. Mushfiqur Rahim, the in-form skipper, lobbed a dolly to the keeper, Mithun Ali, the debutant, was beaten on more than one occasion before clipping a leg-stump ball to square leg. Mahmuddullah attempted an expansive drive first ball, and was caught at gully. Mashrafe Mortaza edged a perfect away-swinger to the keeper, while Nasir Hossain and last man, Al Amin Hossain were cleaned up.

Delighted with his performance, Binny attributed it to the wicket which assisted the seamers all day long. "It's a special occasion for me, just got to play my 3rd ODI, yeah, happy moment. I think you wait for an opportunity where you are on top and try and take it as far as you can. I think today was my day and I made the most of it, " he said.

This was Binny's third ODI, and he had bowled just five overs in the two matches prior to this one. The Karnataka seamer said the entire team showed character in defending such a paltry score. "When we were under the pump and scored only 100 runs, it was spoken that we had to go out and show our character today and days like these would be important for our careers. We just went out there and bowled well today. I came to Bangladesh a couple of times before but the wickets weren't quite helpful as this," he said.

Suresh Raina, leading the team in the absence of eight regulars was equally chuffed after his wards had made sure that the series was won. He credited young Bangladeshi debutant, Taskin Ahmed, on his five-wicket haul on debut and praised Binny, saying he was 'simply unbelievable'. "I think Taskin bowled exceptionally well. I thought we needed to score 170-180 but the bowlers did really well. Unbelievable spell by Binny. That's the best I've seen. Unfortunately he didn't play the first game but today he bowled very well. I knew I had to back the bowlers. I've seen Mohit bowl well in the domestic circuit. I never knew Binny could bowl this well," he said.